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Opinion: Lashinsky: Yes, we need less democracy in SF. Why I like Lurie’s charter reform props
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Adam Lashinsky , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These propositions are not considered perfect, but they aim to address issues with the city's ballot system. A recent opinion piece discusses the need for less democracy in a certain city.
A recent opinion piece discusses the need for less democracy in a certain city. The author expresses support for charter reform propositions, specifically Props. D, E, and F, which are backed by the mayor.
These propositions are not considered perfect, but they aim to address issues with the city's ballot system. The current system has been criticized for favoring special interests.
Further details about the opinion piece and the proposed charter reforms can be found in the original article, which provides more insight into the author's perspective and the potential impact of these propositions.
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Category: government Published: October 8, 2026 Source: The San Francisco Standard Reading time: 1 min
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